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2005-09-02 Syria-Lebanon-Iran
IAEA Finishes Iran Report as EU Readies UN Push
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Posted by Fred 2005-09-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 â€œThe report will not have a harsh tone, but it is expected to confirm that Iran ended part of the suspension,” a European diplomat told Reuters. “It will also outline a number of open questions about Iran’s nuclear program.”

Clearly, the "harsh tone option" is being reserved for when things get really serious.
Posted by dushan 2005-09-02 10:02||   2005-09-02 10:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Heh, dushan... Given typical UN performance, that would probably come when the second or third mushroom cloud is reported. I think the second triggers the dreaded sternly-worded letter. The third would likely mean the establishment of a new UN Committee - in Geneva or somewhere - to begin assessing blame. It will conclude that it was / is the US's fault.
Posted by .com 2005-09-02 10:12||   2005-09-02 10:12|| Front Page Top

#3 The EU and the UN getting together to oppose anything is probably like Captain Crunch and Count Chocula hooking up to fight crime...
Posted by tu3031 2005-09-02 12:30||   2005-09-02 12:30|| Front Page Top

#4 .com, before the "sternly worded letter" strategy is employed, at least three expensive lunches and one catered dinner will be required (petit-fours optional)

Also, we'll need to make sure the Special UN Sommelier is consulted; we can't have another humanitarian disaster like last year's shindig.

Merlot with steak? Goog Gawd!!
Posted by dushan 2005-09-02 19:16||   2005-09-02 19:16|| Front Page Top

#5 Hey, we also have to give tribute to the rapporteur. Don't forget him.
Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul  2005-09-02 22:07||   2005-09-02 22:07|| Front Page Top

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